Myrtle Abby D. Fitzpatrick

Myrtle Abby D. Fitzpatrick, age 95, late of Port Jervis, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Peter Koenig.

Myrtle was born in Barryville, NY on September 15, 1912, the daughter of the late Sidney J. Decker and Lillie McDermott Decker. She resided on Maiden Lane in Port Jervis for most of her 95 years. She was married to the late James S. Fitzpatrick for 50 years.

Mother Myrtle will be greatly missed but always remembered by many good friends and family. Myrtle lead a very active life and was happiest doing good for others. In the early 40's, she had a thriving homemade pie business. In the 50's, she worked at Kolmar Labs, Port Jervis. In the 60's, she went back to baking pies for Homer's Coffee Shop. She was a dedicated church worker serving on almost every board and committee. She was a Sunday School Teacher, president of the Ethelon Circle, and dinner chairman for the Delaware Valley Methodist mens dinner. She and her kitchen and committee baked over 100 pies for the fall bazaars. Myrtle served as Altar Flower Chairman for many years. She was currently a member of the Stewardess Board at Wickam Methodist Church.

In addition to her church work she was involved in many organizations. She was a member of the River Valley Chapter #33 O.E.S. and was the Point of Esther, member of the Port Jervis Community Club, treasurer of the Port Jervis Garden Club and past Regent and current Chaplain of the D.A.R., Old Mine Road Chapter.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Nancy Koenig and her husband, Peter of Port Jervis; her sister, Marjorie Ranich and her husband, Henry of Cahoonzie, NY; two grandchildren, Timothy and Patricia; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Stephanie; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Thursday, March 27, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at the Wickham Methodist Church, Bruce St., Port Jervis, NY, with the Rev. Robin Martineau officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.